‘Michael’ Surpasses ‘Oppenheimer’ as Highest-Grossing Biopic With $977 Million Worldwide

The biopic Michael has officially surpassed Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time. With a worldwide box office total of $977.4 million, the film overtook the previous record held by Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, which earned $975 million globally. The King of Pop biopic achieved this milestone after spending two months in theaters, surpassing the Best Picture Oscar winner and the R-rated historical drama in total global earnings for movies based on real people.